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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.21, 851.09 and 242.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.21, 851.09 and 242.81 is: 364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.21 : 851.09 = 242.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.21/851.09 = 242.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.21x = 851.09 × 242.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.21x = 206,647.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,647.69/567.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.32

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